February 2020 Galveston County Master Gardener Educational Programs for Interested Gardeners

The following Master Gardener Programs are free to the public.

For course reservations, telephone 281-309-5065 or email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com

Website: Feb 2020

HOW TO HYBRIDIZE A NEW PLANT VARIETY

Tuesday, February 4, 2020                                   email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Have you even wondered how new and different varieties of plants are created? Have you ever wanted to breed (hybridize) your own new variety of plant? This seminar will teach you about plant hybridization and how to hybridize a new plant variety. The seminar is taught by Galveston County Master Gardener, Master Consulting Rosarian and Plant Hybridizer, John Jons. John is an award winning plant hybridizer and has successfully created many new varieties of plants. He currently has plants that he hybridized being tested by a national grower for commercial potential, and he holds a US Plant Patent for a new variety of plant he created. *** Note: This seminar will only be held if there are 10 or more attendees.  Location of presentation:  Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (FM 519), La Marque 77568

DISCOVERY GARDEN SERIES (hands-on demonstrations)               

Thursday, February 6, 2020                                  email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Galveston County Master Gardeners will demonstrate a variety of useful tips for growing and maintaining your garden. Learn about Fig Tree Pruning and Care by Robert Marshall, Avocado Winterizing and Sun Protection by Julie Cartmill, and Garden Tool Care and Use by Tim Jahnke.

Location: *** Galveston County AgriLife Discovery Garden inside Carbide Park, 4102 Main Street (FM 519), La Marque 77568

SUCCESSFUL SPRING VEGETABLE GARDENING

Saturday, February 8, 2020                                  email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Galveston County Master Gardener and Vegetable Specialist, Jenni Hudgins, will address spring vegetable gardening for everyone from beginners to experienced gardeners. Some of the better varieties for Galveston County will be addressed. This interactive presentation will include information from beginning a garden to enjoying your harvest.  Location of presentation:  Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (FM 519), La Marque 77568

GROWING CITRUS IN YOUR BACKYARD         
Saturday, February 8, 2020                                  email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register

1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Galveston County Master Gardener Robert Marshall’s presentation will feature the following topics: variety selection of citrus trees that grow well in this area, root stocks, nutrients, diseases (citrus canker and citrus greening), insect problems, control of birds and critters, and freeze protection. Marshall has over 10 years of experience in many facets of growing and propagating citrus trees in this Gulf Coast area.  Location of presentation:  Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (FM 519), La Marque 77568

GALVESTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER SPRING PLANT SALE

Saturday, February 15

8:00 – 8:50 a.m. – Presentation, information about plants for sale

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Plant sale

Choose from thousands of plants adapted to the Texas Gulf Coast growing area. There will also be quality yard and garden crafts for sale, as well as a display of antique tractors. Volunteer certified Master Gardeners will be present to answer your questions. Customers are urged to bring their own wagons to transport their chosen purchases.  Location:  Galveston County Fair Grounds in Jack Brooks Park – Rodeo Arena (large covered arena), Hwy 6 and Jack Brooks Road, Hitchcock, TX.  For additional details and updates visit http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html

GRAPE PRUNING (a hands-on demonstration)

Thursday, February 20, 2020                                email: galvcountymgs@gmail.com to pre-register

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Galveston County Master Gardener David Cooper will lead a grapevine pruning workshop. He will share his knowledge of grapes and proper pruning techniques. *** Bring your gardening gloves & pruners. ***Location of presentation:  Galveston County Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main Street (FM 519), La Marque 77568